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POIR8070 – International Relations Practice

2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances, Other

Notice

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Steve Wood
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(POIR8410 or IRPG841) and (admission to MIntRel or MIntCommMIntRel or MIntBusMIntRel or MTransInterMIntRel or MPPPMIntRel)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit draws on knowledge from across the International Relations program, requiring candidates to apply their earlier learning to urgent and/or controversial themes in international relations - i.e. international political problems. Assessment components include a participatory exercise (a simulation that involves role playing), an essay, and an end of semester exam. This holistic and balanced range of tasks enables students to acquire (i) some specialist and general theoretical knowledge; (ii) to develop and apply negotiation, communication and practical problem solving abilities; iii) enhance research and writing skills.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Identify and articulate views on a contemporary political issue in verbal and written format
  • ULO2: demonstrate insight into some concepts, ideas and practice in world politics
  • ULO3: explain relationships between elements of domestic and international politics including institutions, historical influences and current context
  • ULO4: understand and apply diplomatic skills in a practical scenario

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Scenario Paper 25% No 7 April 2021 4pm
Test in lieu of examination - only in Special Circumstances 35% No in exam period
3000 word research essay. Questions will be provided. 40% No 28 May 2021 4pm

Scenario Paper

Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 7 April 2021 4pm
Weighting: 25%

 

In Special Circumstances (if internal teaching is prevented). A 1200 word paper on the scenario. The paper should take the form of a diplomatic position on the issue simulated in the scenario. A description of the scenario, along with requirements will be outlined on iLearn.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and articulate views on a contemporary political issue in verbal and written format
  • demonstrate insight into some concepts, ideas and practice in world politics
  • explain relationships between elements of domestic and international politics including institutions, historical influences and current context

Test in lieu of examination - only in Special Circumstances

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: in exam period
Weighting: 35%

 

An online assessment task that tests analytical and expressive abilities and learning in the unit.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and articulate views on a contemporary political issue in verbal and written format
  • demonstrate insight into some concepts, ideas and practice in world politics
  • explain relationships between elements of domestic and international politics including institutions, historical influences and current context
  • understand and apply diplomatic skills in a practical scenario

3000 word research essay. Questions will be provided.

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: 28 May 2021 4pm
Weighting: 40%

 

Students are to research and write a 3000 word (of text - references and any footnotes are extra) essay on one of the topics addressed in the unit. Essay questions will be provided.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and articulate views on a contemporary political issue in verbal and written format
  • demonstrate insight into some concepts, ideas and practice in world politics
  • explain relationships between elements of domestic and international politics including institutions, historical influences and current context

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

on campus lectures and seminars

audio and slides on ilearn via Echo

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Results

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Learning Skills

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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

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Unit information based on version 2021.04 of the Handbook